Explore Shyer through 7 example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.
Shyer meaning
comparative form of shy: more shy
Using Shyer
- The main meaning on this page is: comparative form of shy: more shy
Context around Shyer
- Average sentence length in these examples: 20.7 words
- Position in the sentence: 3 start, 3 middle, 1 end
- Sentence types: 7 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Shyer
- In this selection, "shyer" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 20.7 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, nothing, little, bit, children and died stand out and add context to how "shyer" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include a bit shyer but also and a little shyer when it. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "shyer" sits close to words such as aad, aadhar and aaro, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with shyer
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Being a passive bystander is doing nothing, Shyer said. (9 words)
Shyer died in Los Angeles on Friday, his daughter, filmmaker told The Associated Press on Sunday. (16 words)
For shyer children I say it more quietly with a big smile in order to not scare them. (18 words)
Though Ricky Gervais might not be afraid to speak his mind as a comedian and performer, he is a little shyer when it comes to the possibility of performing any sort of nude scene. (34 words)
Her character is contrasted with Elizabeth's as sweeter, shyer, and equally sensible, but not as clever; her most notable trait is a desire to see only the good in others. (31 words)
Shyer then directed “The Affair of the Necklace” and co-wrote and directed 2004’s “Alfie,” starring Jude Law. (19 words)
Example sentences (7)
For shyer children I say it more quietly with a big smile in order to not scare them.
Shyer died in Los Angeles on Friday, his daughter, filmmaker told The Associated Press on Sunday.
Shyer then directed “The Affair of the Necklace” and co-wrote and directed 2004’s “Alfie,” starring Jude Law.
Being a passive bystander is doing nothing, Shyer said.
Though Ricky Gervais might not be afraid to speak his mind as a comedian and performer, he is a little shyer when it comes to the possibility of performing any sort of nude scene.
Wilma, who may be her daughter, is a bit shyer but also adores affection and purrs and purrs.
Her character is contrasted with Elizabeth's as sweeter, shyer, and equally sensible, but not as clever; her most notable trait is a desire to see only the good in others.